Providence Parks

Jennifer Rivera Memorial Park

Jennifer Rivera Park Memorial for Jennifer Rivera

Jennifer Rivera Park view from Niagara St of the play structures for ages 5-12 featuring two slides

Jennifer Rivera Park walking south on Niagara approaching the playground entrance with anticipation

Jennifer Rivera Park entrance on Niagara St at Potters Ave- picnic area is buffered from the street by birch trees

Jennifer Rivera Park from inside the park entrance viewing the memorial and various playground equipment

Jennifer Rivera Park playground features two slides for ages 5-12 and an upright spinner

Jennifer Rivera Park play structure for ages 5-12 has one pod accessible via transfer stairs with a straight slide

Jennifer Rivera Park south side of the park features a climber for ages 2-5, spinner, bench and picnic tables

Jennifer Rivera Park play structure has play binoculars

Jennifer Rivera Park view of playground spaceship themed climber for ages 2-5, and various park amenities from atop the play structure for ages 5-12

Jennifer Rivera Park unique play structure for ages 5-12 has three separate pods

Jennifer Rivera Park taking in early spring blooms and sunshine from the northwest corner park benches

Jennifer Rivera Park conversation corner with benches

Jennifer Rivera Park playground swings for ages 5-12 including large bird's nest swing

Jennifer Rivera Park viewed from Potters Ave in Winter 2025-26

Jennifer Rivera Park snow cleared from sidewalks in January 2026

History

This playground is dedicated in memorial to beloved neighborhood teen, Jennifer Rivera, who was killed on May 21, 2000. Jennifer’s murder was the catalyst for the creation of The Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence, later renamed the Nonviolence Institute.

Recent Improvements

The completely renovated and landscaped park was reopened on July 14, 2023.

Details

Status
Open Year-Round

Neighborhood
Elmwood

Acreage
0.15 acres

Coordinates
41.802739, -71.420723

Address
40 Niagara Street

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Amenities

Picnic Areas

Playground (ages 2-12)

Playground (ages 2-5)

Playground (ages 5-12)

Seating Areas

Report an Issue

To report a maintenance issue at this location, submit a request through PVD 311 or contact the Parks Department directly.

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Providence Parks creates and maintains exceptional, accessible green spaces that serve as the foundation for wellbeing, quality of life, and environmental stewardship in Providence, Rhode Island.

Contact
Providence Parks Department
Clark Dalrymple Boathouse
Roger Williams Park
1000 Elmwood Ave
Providence, RI 02905

Superintendent: Wendy Nilsson
providenceri.gov/parks